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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Jul 28, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 28, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Jul 28, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 28, 2015, at 11:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Select Committee on…

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Jul 28, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that Senators McCain and Rounds be added as cosponsors to the S. 1877. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 28, 2015

while I would normally be coming down at this time to talk about the Transportation reauthorization bill, which is one of the most significant bills we will be considering--there are problems right now in getting it done before the House…

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Jul 28, 2015

But I still think that can be done. There is this urgency. We have worked long and hard. People say they haven't had time to get into this thing. We passed our bill. They have had 5 or 6 weeks to absorb this. And this argument that we have…

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Jul 27, 2015

I am not attempting to get the floor. I think what the Senator from California has said is very significant. I think people realize--and I have said several times that the Senator from California and I are about as far apart…

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Jul 27, 2015

I see there is kind of a lull here. We are waiting around for a vote to take place at 10 or 10:30 tonight, I think it is, and I thought I would share. There are still some uncertainties on the bill, the Transportation reauthorization bill…

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Jul 27, 2015

if the Senator from California will yield, let me make one statement, and then I will be coming back later to talk about some of these amendments that will be coming up. One issue we need to clarify with our people on our side is that the…

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Jul 23, 2015

OK, it was my understanding that was the case. I have checked with the leaders of the banking committee, and I think they are anticipating that could happen. So I appreciate it, and I just wanted that clarification as to where that problem…

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Jul 23, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 23, 2015, at 2 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to…

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Jul 23, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 23, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on the…

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Jul 23, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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